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Insulation and stability features for an implantable medical device lead

US8639355B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 2012
Grant dateJan 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/0556
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A lead assembly for an implantable medical device includes a lead body having a proximal end and a distal end. A length of the lead body extends from the proximal end to the distal end and a width of the lead body is transverse to the length. One or more electrodes are disposed proximate a distal end of the lead body. One or more insulative elements are coupled to the one or more electrodes to insulate a first portion of the one or more electrodes such that a second portion of the one or more electrodes is exposed for delivering electrical signals. The one or more insulative elements each have a width greater than the width of the lead body.

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